Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 and Triumph America 2013

Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 and Triumph America 2013 [S]ave

Attribute
Triumph America 2013 ×
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20132011
MakeTriumphKawasaki
ModelTriumph AmericaKawasaki VN 900 Custom
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAIInjection
Engine details270 degree firing interval-
Displacement (cm³)865903
Power (kw)44.536.2
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChain-
Torque (Nm)7278
Bore (mm)9088
Stroke (mm)9074.2
Gearbox5-speed-
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
DrivelineX ring chain-
Ignition-Digital
ClutchWet. multi-plate-
Compression9.2:19.5:1
Exhaust systemStainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed silencers-
Chassis
Front suspensionKYB 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. 120mm travel41 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspensionKYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travelUni-Trak
Front brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Diameter (mm)285270
Frame typeTubular steel cradleDouble-cradle, steel
Front tyre130/90-R1680/90-M21
Rear tyre170/80-B15180/70-M15
WheelsCast aluminium alloy 12-spoke-
Trail (mm)143182
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3333
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • phantom black. blue/white
-
InstrumentsAnalogue speedometer with odometer and trip information.-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6171,645
Kerb weight (kg)250278
Overall height (mm)1,1411,120
Overall length (mm)2,4202,405
Overall width (mm)821895
Seat height (mm)690685
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)19.320
Oil capacity (l)4.5-



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